Chinese immigrants first began settling in Chicago in the late 1800s. Since then, the city’s Chinese population has put down deep roots in Chinatown, transforming…
Chicago is home to a wide range of diverse art and culture, including a wealth of museums, galleries, and arts organizations that highlight different perspectives…
If you are looking to spend a weekend exploring and celebrating the rich heritage and creativity of Chicago’s Latinx communities, this guide from a local’s…
From the start of the Great Migration until today, Chicago has supplied a rich tapestry of Black art and culture. The Chicago Black Renaissance produced…
Millennium Park is truly the heart of downtown Chicago, an urban sanctuary that’s home to free events, tranquil gardens, and stunning public art like the…
Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park to kick back, picnic,…
Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a wide range of established and emerging musicians in…
It’s America’s most cherished byway, stretching over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Countless motorists have rambled along the “double six,” stopping to pay…
See animals from around the world, stroll through lush gardens, and join in fun and informative programs at the free Lincoln Park Zoo, surrounded by…
Chicago is home to an epic craft beer scene, featuring everything from experimental microbreweries to some of the biggest names in the industry. And the…
For as long as Chicago has been Chicago, Black people have been shaping the city’s culture and leaving a lasting impact. After all, Chicago’s first…
Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of the Chicago-born genre that has revolutionized dance music…
